8th Annual Southern Coastal Bluegrass Festival

Bluegrass fans who love the coast no longer have to travel to the hills to hear the American root  rhythms of mandolin, banjo, fiddle, guitar and bass. Visitors to Wilmington and North Carolina's Cape Fear Coast will tap their toes, stomp their feet, and dance to their hearts' content alongside the scenic Cape Fear River during the 8 th Annual Southern Coastal Bluegrass Festival on September 18-19. This musical showcase of the region's best bluegrass bands will jam riverside at a new venue, Battleship Park, across from Downtown Wilmington. Dancing, arts and crafts, and a selection of food, beer and local wines are also on tap for this year's bluegrass festival.

The 8th Annual Southern Coastal Bluegrass Festival is presented by The Thalian Association, the official Community Theater of North Carolina. Proceeds from the festival are used to fund theatrical productions of the Thalian Association and TACT (Thalian Association Children's Theater). So bring the family out to hear some great music for a great cause. The fun begins on Saturday, September 18 at 10:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. and continues on Sunday, September 19 from 10:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Battleship Park, adjacent to the Battleship North Carolina WWII Memorial in Wilmington, North Carolina.

Want to go? Bring your chairs and blankets and head over to Battleship Park (Battleship Road, off US 421N), where there's plenty of free parking. Please NO coolers or pets. Food and beverages will be available for purchase. Outside food/beverages may not be brought onto the festival grounds. For more information about the Southern Coastal Bluegrass Festival, please call 910-791-9773 or 910-763-1711; or visit http://www.coastalbluegrassfestival.org/.

What's your favorite way to play? For more information on Fall special offers, featured events and featured experiences, visit www.gocapefearcoast.com/fall. For a free Visitors Guide to Wilmington & North Carolina's Cape Fear Coast, please call 866-266-9690, or visit http://www.gocapefearcoast.com/ for a complete Calendar of Events.